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Jacob Pensler

Shareholder
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Charlotte, NC
Shareholder, Elliott Davis Advisory, LLC
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Charlotte, NC
Shareholder, Elliott Davis, PLLC
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Charlotte, NC
Professional Overview

Jacob is a Tax Shareholder at Elliott Davis Advisory, LLC and leader of the firm’s Financial Services Industry group, advising banks, mortgage lenders, investment managers, fintech and specialty finance platforms, and structured credit participants. With more than 25 years of public accounting experience, including 11 years at Big Four firms, he translates the complexity of today’s lending and capital markets environment into practical, scalable tax strategies and governance frameworks aligned with high‑velocity finance organizations.

His expertise spans ASC 740, consolidated tax returns, federal (C corporations, S corporations, and partnerships), state and local, and international tax, accounting method changes, and the tax implications of M&A and capital formation. Jacob also brings deep industry experience across large and community banks, and specialty lenders, and regularly leads client and national‑level training on ASC 740 and consolidated returns through a business‑first, operationally aligned approach that supports compliance while accelerating growth.

Education, Credentials and Special Training
  • Certified Public Accountant
  • M.B.A., Indiana University
  • B.A., Pennsylvania State University
Professional Affiliations
  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants
Civic and Community Activities
  • Leadership Charlotte, Member of Class 41
  • Smart Start of Mecklenburg County, Former Board Member and Treasurer
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